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Rodney L. Watkins Jr.

TACTIVE ADVISORS
SARASOTA, FL
·CRD# 3091936·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Rodney L. Watkins JR., who also goes by Rodney Larry Watkins Jr, Rodney Larry Watkins Jr., Rodney Larry Watkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida. Rodney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Rodney has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Rodney Larry Watkins Jr, Rodney Larry Watkins Jr., Rodney Larry Watkins

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 309311
RIA
1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236
April 21, 2025 - Present
WATKINS AND ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 171624
RIA
Tulsa, OK
August 11, 2014 - September 17, 2025
SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.·CRD# 43035
RIA
Tulsa, OK
October 21, 2013 - October 21, 2013
SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.·CRD# 43035
BD
Charlotte, NC
February 24, 2012 - July 24, 2017
CONCERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 141253
RIA
Tulsa, OK
January 23, 2012 - February 27, 2012
INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC·CRD# 109011
RIA
Tulsa, OK
October 24, 2011 - November 25, 2011
INVESTACORP, INC.·CRD# 7684
BD
Tulsa, OK
October 24, 2011 - November 25, 2011
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Tulsa, OK
April 2, 2009 - May 5, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
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Tulsa, OK
March 6, 2009 - October 26, 2011
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Tulsa, OK
March 6, 2009 - October 26, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Tulsa, OK
January 22, 1999 - March 12, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Tulsa, OK
December 18, 1998 - March 12, 2009
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Smithfield, RI
August 7, 1998 - November 20, 1998

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Current Firm

TA
TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

LCM CAPITAL ADVISORS | TACTIVE WEALTH, INC | TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | TACTIVE | STRATEGY MARKETPLACE LLC | ROTH STREET FINANCIAL

CRD#: 309311 / SEC#: 801-119680
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/23/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone Number

(855) 282-2848

# of Employees

15

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 20 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC - ADV PART 2 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,434

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$619,043,913

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Other business activities

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WATKINS & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES: 1419 S. Utica, Tulsa, OK 74101. 08/2011. I AM OWNER OF THIS FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS. I WILL DEVOTE 100 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS BUSINESS. I AM COMPENSATED BY COMMISSIONS. I am a partner in this real estate business. I will devote 75 hours per month to this business. I am compensated by fees. Level 3 Holdings LLC; not investment related; 2250 N. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74106; Entity used for personal investment in commercial real estate; Managing Member; 40 - 50 hours per month; 40 - 50 hours per month during trading hours; July 22, 2020; Entity used for personal investment in commercial real estate.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
TA
TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

LCM CAPITAL ADVISORS | TACTIVE WEALTH, INC | TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | TACTIVE | STRATEGY MARKETPLACE LLC | ROTH STREET FINANCIAL

CRD#: 309311 / SEC#: 801-119680
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/23/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Oklahoma
(4/21/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jul 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1998About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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